You’ve found your dream car, but it’s far away. In the past, buying a car long distance was filled with friction and potential failure points, but not anymore. Don’t let distance kill your car purchase.
Sure, you could book a flight and purchase the car in person. But why waste time and money when you can handle everything from your phone? DealNow streamlines the long-distance car-buying process by giving you the tools you need to purchase a vehicle quickly and securely, no matter where it’s located.
Before we show you how DealNow simplifies car buying, let’s look at the problems that typically derail long-distance purchases.
Before DealNow, long-distance car transactions were so risky, time-consuming, and cumbersome that most people avoided them. Those who attempted the process faced these obstacles:
Each of these obstacles can kill a deal on its own. Combined, they’ve made long-distance car purchases nearly impossible—until now.
We designed DealNow to eliminate the friction points that often derail long-distance car transactions. Now, you can buy your dream car quickly and safely, regardless of its location.
Before DealNow, car transactions took hours or days. Remote deals took even longer. Now, with instant payments and a real-time self-serve dealflow, your inspector/agent can complete the deal in minutes.
Because deals close instantly, your on-site inspector can act as your proxy from pre-purchase inspection through transport. They inspect the vehicle and communicate with you by phone. If you’re satisfied with their assessment, you can complete the deal immediately, and they’ll handle the title transfer and shipping coordination.
You and the seller verify your identities during account creation. You know from the start that you’re dealing with a seller linked to their legal identity. Then, our in-app title verification and vehicle history report confirm the car’s current owner, previous owners, service records, title status, and condition.
Book inspections and transport from your DealNow dashboard. Your inspector can coordinate directly with the auto transport company, and you can track everything in real time. Once the deal is done, your inspector can hand the vehicle to the shipping company or coordinate pickup.
Both parties sign a legally binding bill of sale in the DealNow app. The seller knows they’ll get paid for the car instantly; you know you’ll get the car. No more catch-22. You’ll receive a notification when the seller has signed so you can pay for the car with confidence.
The inherent obstacles in long-distance car transactions used to work together to kill deals. DealNow flips things around. Each part of our platform coordinates to make deals happen.
Here’s what DealNow looks like in action: A buyer in Utah purchased a $78,000 Porsche in Maine—sight unseen. The buyer handled the entire transaction during their lunch break. The transport driver arrived, the inspector verified everything, and payment was transferred instantly. The whole deal wrapped up in minutes, at 2:15 PM on a Tuesday.
DealNow turns what used to be a frustratingly complex process into something you can do from your phone, anytime, anywhere.
Let’s walk through exactly how DealNow works for long-distance car transactions.
Find a car you like, and invite the seller to your DealNow dealroom with a custom link. If the seller needs convincing, remind them that DealNow facilitates:
Once the seller is on board, you can order the following services through your DealNow dashboard:
All communication is saved in your dealroom, and all relevant documentation is accessible from your dashboard.
If you’re happy with the car so far, you’re ready for the inspection process. Pick a time from the seller’s pre-arranged availability to schedule the inspection and test drive.
Our intuitive communication features keep you connected to the action so you can assess the vehicle as if you were there.
Now you’re ready to finish the deal. This is where our platform shines for long-distance purchases.
What used to take days or weeks now happens in minutes. Your inspector can verify the car, coordinate with the shipping company, and oversee the closing process while everyone’s on site.
You’re not just using a payment app or a car listing site—you’re choosing a complete transaction platform that makes the long-distance purchase process quick and safe.
The safest payment option is DealNow’s secure payment platform. DealNow provides instant, verified transfers with no limits, unlike wire transfers or checks. The buyer’s funds are securely held in FDIC-insured accounts and instantly released upon completion of the sale, protecting buyers and sellers throughout the transaction.
Most states require you to pay sales tax on motor vehicle purchases. Besides sales tax, there aren’t any other tax implications when buying a car.
Here’s what you need to know about tax implications for vehicle purchases in a general sense.
Buying private-party cars for sale isn’t just faster than buying from an auto dealer—it’s also cheaper. Here’s why:
Bottom line? Private sales let you stretch your car-buying dollar further.
A vehicle identification number mismatch between the car and title is a serious issue, and it requires immediate attention. It could be a simple error or indicate potential fraud or criminal activity.
DealNow is the easiest way to close your own vehicle deal, anytime. It’s the safe and simple way to avoid fraud, sign documents, and instantly transact, all in one app.
